Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
O*NET Code: 23-1021.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
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💼 Also Known As
Adjudications SpecialistAdjudicatorAdministrative Hearings OfficerAdministrative JudgeAdministrative Law JudgeAppeals ExaminerAppeals OfficerAppeals RefereeAppellate ConfereeChild Support Hearing OfficerClaims AdjudicatorClinical Appeals ReviewerCounty OrdinaryDisability Hearing OfficerDisciplinary Hearing OfficerField Hearing OfficerHearing ExaminerHearing OfficerHearings ExaminerHearings Officer
⚡ Skills (16)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Writing4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Active Learning4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (84% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 5
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 5
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 5
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 5
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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